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Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk (published May 14, 2026) May 14, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 37 counties in parts of northwest, west central, and southwest Minnesota today, May 14, due to extreme fire risk conditions.
State parks, recreation areas and trails offer abundance of recreational opportunities over Memorial Day weekend (published May 14, 2026) May 14, 2026
In preparation for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is highlighting recreation opportunities across the state parks and trails system as well as tips on how to safely plan your trips.
Minnesota DNR upgrades four shore fishing piers in northeast region of the state (published May 14, 2026) May 14, 2026
Anglers looking for shore fishing spots can enjoy four upgraded piers in northeast Minnesota this open water season.
Red Flag Warning issued (published May 12, 2026) May 12, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 35 counties in parts of northwest, west central, and southwest Minnesota today, May 12, due to extreme fire risk conditions.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 11 (published May 11, 2026) May 11, 2026
Weekly news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Reporting fish mortality events helps DNR, other agencies respond as needed (published May 11, 2026) May 11, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans who see multiple dead fish in one area of a body of water to file a report by using a new online form or calling the state duty officer.
Red Flag Warning issued (published May 9, 2026) May 9, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of central and northeast Minnesota effective today, May 9, until 7 p.m. due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Red Flag Warning issued (published May 8, 2026) May 8, 2026
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 24 counties in parts of central and northwest Minnesota, effective today, May 8, from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. due to extreme fire risk conditions.
Minnesota DNR certifies fish of a lifetime lake sturgeon as new catch-and-release state record (published May 4, 2026) May 4, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified a new catch-and-release state record lake sturgeon, an 80-inch fish caught by Travis Keating April 18 on the Rainy River in Lake of the Woods County.
During fishing opener weekend and always: Clean, drain, dispose (published May 4, 2026) May 4, 2026
The approaching walleye fishing season comes with a reminder from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to always follow state laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

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